This is what we should have been getting for the fuel of the future. Hybrids with big batteries. The majority of traffic using electric day to day and the efficiency and much cleaner long distance. My old Tiguan had matrix LED and they were a revelation. Amazing even back then. Made night driving a breeze and not on flash from oncoming traffic. Was amazed how you were basically driving with full beam where you needed and not at other cars. Amazing tech and I miss it very much on my current car
I have been saying this about EV’s from the start..we want an electrically powered car for daily commute/shopping/visiting use but a petrol engine for long distances and at last somebody has worked it out. Not totally sure on the jog wheel and huge screen but it might be fine and the lights are wonderful…unless they get broken or fail and then the costs might worry…£4500 per light on some Land Rover models…I have them and they are wonderful as are those on my Mercedes SL…total transformation at night and fascinating to watch in action…but don’t break one! 😀😀😀😀😀
Great to see the 3rd Generation car arriving in Europe. Lovely looking car especially with the electric range now at 60miles. Imagine most people could run this regularly on full electric without ever needing the engine. Looks like a great family car with excellent build quality. Well done VW.
This car has blown my mind! I have a 12 month old Mini Countryman that doe up to 600 miles on a tank and we have just purchased a 3 year old mini ev3 for my wife that does up to 120 miles on a charge costing us £25 for 1200 miles of range and we have been discussing our next car which will probably be going to a car to share, I think I’ve just found a big contender
The real game-changer will be a NON-plug in hybrid with a decent range for those who don’t have the ability to charge at home. Also the price of so many cars that are not really luxury cars are being hit by the ludicrous £40,000 ‘luxury’ additional road fund licence in the first five years.
Being a Tiguan owner I think this a great upgrade, love the new hybrid system which is such an improvement over the current one and it’s a good looking car, love the interior and upgrades to the dash, might have to speak to me a Julie about a change of car 👍
Fascinating view of the next gen Tiguan Pete. However, do you not think that there is space in the market for a cheaper car with knobs, buttons and no fancy electronic gizmos? I've managed over 40 years of driving without self-dipping headlights. I also think that touchscreens are fundamentally distracting whereas I can find all the controls (that I need routinely) without looking away from the road. Or am I just a dinosaur?
No you are not an old fossil. You can feel for a button or knob and use it instinctively, where as you can not with a screen because you still have to avert your eyes. We have a Tesla and a 10yr old Volvo V70. Volvo for me every time.
Agree entirely, what is so difficult about reaching for a volume knob? Oh I know, let’s reach for a knob low down, have to swipe that to a volume setting (having to look down to see if it’s now on ‘volume’) and then adjust the volume!! And they call this progress aahhhh!!
I agree there is far too much tech in these new cars. I want a basic car with a manual gearbox. I do not even want electric windows. I have a new A4 Quattro with DSG but I much prefer a simpler car. I do not want a digital cockpit or touch screen. I have them in the Audi and just do not use them preferring Wayes on the phone satnav. Wait till these lights go wrong and it needs replacement. That will not be cheap compared to a bulb.
folks,the reason we are getting the touch screen is simply because it is cheaper for the manufacturer.Less parts and less moving parts.Touch screens are highly anti ergonomic and i strongly believe they should be banned just like the use of a cell phone is already.Our government agencies are not doing their job.
What @AZ-vg6li is saying is right. Why are the transportation safety agencies refusing to do their job and stopping manufacturers from producing cars with basically cell phones in their dashboards. And to boot, allow the ability to text inside these digital consoles-the hypocrisy is astonishing. They prohibit cell phone use but say nothing when it’s baked into the cars and consumers can’t even opt out of those models. It’s crazy stupid and irresponsible in every way. 😣 🤢
Looks interesting, however rather having a knob that you have to swipe across a couple of times to get to a volume button, why not just have a volume button? - simpler, safer. Why are manufacturers continuing to do this ?
Great review Ped, I must confess that this particular VW model, never interested me, but this new generation is hard to ignore. Brilliant tech, Cupraesque rear end and a great choice of powertrains. Love that shade of red too👍😎
Hi Pete-nice preview-thank you. I’d really love to see you do a video of the HD Matrix lights. I have eye limitations and though I have 20/20 vision, I need more light in the roads at night, but not just any light. These deeply intrigue me as light at night is something I need more of and better too. However, if the cost of replacing one of them is in the thousands of dollars, that could be a deal breaker. Look forward to you doing such a video. Thanks in advance!
I am still hanging on to my 2009 RAV4. It never goes wrong but if it did I would be able to take it to someone who I trust to fix it. And it does not have the benefit of battery power or 19200 lights yet I can still see where I am going at night. And the sunroof doesn't leak.
That is a game changer in my mind. If I could turn the clock back a year knowing what I know now and having access to the cars that have come through in that time I would go down the route of a Plug in Hybrid. Although I am a fan of JLR and would probably go for a JLR product I have in the past owned both a Passat And Golf estates and liked both for the room and laterally in the golf the technology. If and when we change our car I think that car would be a contender and if I was looking for a change right now it would be very close to the top of the list. I guess there was no mention of pricing yet. Another very informative review and I nearly forgot about the control wheel I loved that in my JCW and that was pretty basic in the Mini the VW one is a different level.
Totally agree. Thanks for a great review. We have a Taycan and took a trip and it performed well, even with charging. But on a second trip on the same route, the chargers at mid-point refused to charge the car and we almost didn't make it to the next charger. We have since used the Volt and will certainly consider the Tiguan when replacing the Volt.
One thing to check is the servicing costs of hybrids. I found out previously with the Golf GTE I was thinking of buying the servicing costs were considerably more expensive especially at major servicing and the intervals are the same as a standard petrol engine. But the Tiguan does look nice and the bigger range on the plug in hybrid is useful
Matrix LED is stunning! First time I'v got one in my 2018 Mercedes C-class and it really kicks me. You can drive at night the whole time with high beam and the light control takes care about every other oncoming car, cutting out the light beam exactly.
Agreed. Although its not a deal breaker. But I would definitely chose the smaller 13" screen. The 15" is just too big. Unless you want to view IMAX content.
Great video and commentary on the latest features. I am in the market for a new SUV and this is attractive. Probably some of the features going into the Mk 8.5 Golf and GTI too. Excellent content, very slick presentation. Keep it up.
Another great video Pete what I find interesting here is VW engine options here’s a major car brand that is offering an across the board range of engines whereas the likes of Ford, Jaguar etc are going hell bent down the EV only route Well done VW for giving us drivers the options we want and expect of car manufacturers
VW are waiting for a battery with 1,000 mile range, a 3 minute charging time (to 50%) and a 500,000 mile life, before they seriously promote all electric. They are also hoping for a battery that does not catch on fire. We will need to wait for at least another 5 years, but VW will be getting the last laugh.
Liked the Tiguan when I replaced the Quashqui but in the end went for an Ateca as it had the edge on handling and styling. Think with the styling of the new Tiguan its a step up and doesn't look like a tall estate car.
I like it! VW have nailed it with the new Tiguan (and new Passat) but the volumes are on the Tiguan. It is guaranteed to go on selling well! Cheers, Tom.
I had a 2012 Tiguan for 7 years. I liked the car, but one broken DSG-7 (wet) and broken EGR system made me change to Toyota. I have not had any issues in the last four years with Toyota Hybrid. But this eHybrid with its range is tempting. I just would have hoped they would have gone the road, where the 1.5 TSI is just a generator and the drive train would have been electric with that 20kW battery. It would have been a much more simple system with no DSG hassles.
Great update Pete, car looks fantastic. I heard they will not be doing the 7 Seat version currently found in the All-space, did you get any confirmation of this on your visit? Hope they will do a 7 Seat version.
Seems like VW have finally admitted their shortcomings regarding the touch buttons. Some good tech in there, but I'm sure at quite a cost, and it will be interesting to see how those numbers equate in the real world.
As the owner of a 2019 North American 4Motion model I have to say that although I like the aesthetics, I'm not a fan of the shorter wheelbase on this new model. I like the longer wheel base look. I'm also not a fan of all the bright lighting in the cabin. It's hard enough these days with the LED headlamps coming at you burning a hole in your retinas let alone having a full blown neon rainbow light show inside your own vehicle added into the mix. Other than that, I think it's a pretty damn nice looking ride.
Matrix headlights .....should you knock the car and break one hiw much does one of them cost then? They sound like you'd need a bank loan for a new light 😮
The old Tiguan is one of the best SUV’s out there and clearly VW have moved it on, which needed to happen with Kia etc. it’s one I will consider when we change Mrs L’s car.
I currently own a 21 plate top spec Tiguan and love it! I will buy this new Tiguan on the proviso that the infotainment is not pants like the current golf 8, ID 3/4 etc. The rotary dial is a big plus. Plug in hybrid for me as well, very good figures
Looks great. The cost of car insurance is rocketing these days, so if you have a shunt up front you can imagine the cost of replacing the lights. The days of replacing the bulb in your headlights are well gone.
I love this car.. have been waiting for this one because the last plug in only did 30 miles on electric, but real world was about 20 something. If you can get 50 miles outta this one that’ll do me! just waiting of the prices now? I want the r-line plug in. Look forward to you doing a driving video of this!
The displays in this car don't seem too ill-proportioned or distracting. I like the lines of it. Alleluia...it has real exterior door handles, too! 😆🤣This is a perfect EV trainer vehicle for the nervous, as you've mentioned. An excellent choice!
Great review & I really like this car. Fab lights, great space AND a 20kwh battery that makes today's EVs almost pointless. Daft sunroof slider but reclining rear seats. Well done VW.
Yeah. A 20kwh battery was all that was needed to cure emissions and remove the need for EV's and all the cost savings they will provide in the future. The cost of EV's is continuing to come down. The price of this vehicle? SIGNIFICANTLY higher than the model it is replacing... Maybe my sarcasm was completely missed here...
@@philtoni794 That's not what a car review is. It's essential to drive it. Same with any product review. You need to use whatever it is. This is a preview or first look
Without the jog wheel you would probably need 100 switches to cover all options, good luck with that! This is a sensible alternative to the touch screen menu
It's the headlight tech that interests me the most. Hybrid tech is not interesting to me here in Australia as even with 100km range it is not enough for daily use. I would save the cash and opt for either the petrol or diesel option. Here in Aus it has to be petrol as diesel is not available here in the Tiguan sadly.
Interior is smart but crickey these digital centre console are getting bigger and require more and more driver input............PP whats a day to day driver to do with "Steering Angle" ?
Great video. I agree about the EV range but the rapid charging is the key! The ability to charge as you go quickly will be great. It will obsolete the trickle charger PHEVs in no time. I’m looking at used PHEVs but may wait until these rapid charger cars start becoming more affordable in the used market.
Plugging a PHEV into a rapid charger at a busy charging hub is a great way to make yourself highly unpopular with BEV drivers. But I guess some will just love doing that.
@@nealm1814 Thats because EV drivers are moaners. It really puts me off joining EV as the vocal early adopters are a bunch of entitled morons that look down on PHEV drivers
What a shame - when other manufacturers are finally getting rid of those awful 'tablets stuck on the dash' screens VW decide to make an even bigger one - I hate them!!! Thankfully Audi have seen the light.
Informative video, thank you, I have to renew my existing Tiguan in January but not getting details from our sales garage here in Spain, I can’t see it arriving to Uk or here to mid 2024 as they say Spring release for Germany. Did you actually hear real release dates while at the show.
Hello Sir, I like the Matrix technology, but, as you know, there are some scenarios that they get confused. This seems next level though according to your description. A tad different to the sealed beam days lol. 👍🇬🇧
Good point, but anything dynamic or active is going to be more complex and, therefore, won't work in every scenario. That's true with all new car safety system. But as long as long as the owner have the ability to shut it off or override it, I think its a good thing.
That is not a "jog wheel" to control the features on the infotainment system. All it does is the radio volume or driving mode and interior lighting - nothing else or so it was reported elsewhere.
Hi Ped Interesting intro to the new model. Good looker and many high spec features. I known we must respect progress but at what cost, and is it all needed? Dread to think of the replacement cost of those headlights😥 Generally info systems are a distraction and do not contribute to safety. Stand to challenged.😉
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Looks smart. Half of the modern tech seems to be there for the sake of innovation. Just more weight and complexity = cost. That of course isn't just VW, that's every brand
Quite a handsome looking thing and a very very usable electric range too, would do my commute of 58 miles ...ish. even if most of it, still a bonus at 7.5p/kw charging at home
Wonder what the price is going to be for the plug in hybrid ?? It may do 60 miles using ev and a thousand kms before it needs refilling. But will probably cost a fortune to purchase. A standard r line is 40 grand
VW finally discovered jogwheel, two decades after BMW. But seriously, it is a much better user interface in a moving vehicle compared to touchscreen. And finally "cooled" phone chargers!
On my screen this new version looks larger than the generation it will replace at first glance. I'm posting this as I watch the vid so may hear you say its larger overall! Nice grille.
And the price for all of this? I used to be a big fan of VW, but in recent years their build quality and value hasn't been what it was. I'm sorry, but to me this looks like most new SUV's, unless I'm missing something. I would argue that an SUV is not as day to day practical as an estate. This car has way too many options for this, that and the other and all manufactures are guilty. SUV's are too high to handle well and the comfort is compromised by 'beefing up' the suspension. I'm not tech adverse, my other half has a Model Y, I just think a few buttons for major controls are safer. One thing you are definitely right about Pete is the increased battery size allowing short journeys to be almost all battery powered with fuel taking over on the motorway etc. Nice one.
I've been saying for sometime that 2 phones connected to Bluetooth has to be done. With regards to charging while on a trip, I don't want to plan where to stop so regularly, unless I need a loo break or food I want to keep travelling.
@4:30 are there any fog/all-weather lights within the binnacle? I'm just glad they didn't go with the glowing VW logo (like the U.S. version Atlas). Its not that I think its necessarily that bad but only if owners have a way to turn it off. Not a fan of the silver strip on the rear bumper or the black wheel surrounds. I'm also not sure about how the gloss black will wear over time.
Two things the most recent cars have got wrong . HVAC in a screen doesn't make the experience or safety any better than turning a knob. Matrix headlights :- As a night driver they are the bain of my life, quite simply they don't work and dazzle other road users. I have them in my own car but I'm quite capable of deciding when I need full beam.
I've got the 2nd gen with the 230ps 2.0 petrol. Love the car and soon after I bought it they then released the 'R' version. For gen 3, the eHybrid with 272ps would be a great balance between the 2. Interesting that in your vid you say the model is an 'R' but I wonder if thats just they styling pack, rather than a 300+ ps engine.
Can't say VW's excite me to be honest, but I guess a good family car. Great teh on the lights etc. Fully agree with the hybrid range, they need to get better. This car is moving in the right direction.
